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. NUMBER. 3
VOLUME XII.
ALLIANCE, BOX BUTTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA! FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1905,
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A GOLDEN WEDDING
Great Social Celebration in
Alliance by Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson Fletcher.-
FIFTY YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS
A Convincing Proof That
Marriage is Not a
Failure.
Tlio golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson Fletcher wao celebrated with
elaborate and social eclat at their home
on Monday evening last. A host of
friends of the worthy couple conspired
to make the occasion a demonstration
of affection and good wishes. Nothing
was omitted that good taste or good
will might suggest. Weeks previous,
invitations were sent out in white and
gold bidding the guests to the marriage
feast. The house were garlanded
with wreaths of smilax and a profusion
of white carnations and yellow chrys
anthemums lent their charm and per
fume to the festive scene. Noth
ing was left undone to make the
event memorable and unique in the
history of the social affairs of Alliance.
The celebration was immensely sue
cessful under the superintendence of
Mrs, Hillier as Master of Ceremonies.
The guests were received by Mesdamcs
C. H. Connett, V. A. Hampton, W.
D. Rumer and B. 1. Gilman and on
their arrival were presented to the
bride and groom who looked radiant
in a bower of flowers under a wedding
bell of yellow chrysanthemums. This
wedding bell deserves particular atten
tion on account of its elaborate con
struction. Electiic bulbs sparkling
among the foliage produced a very
brilliant effect. Miss Soules, a niece
of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, stood bcsid
them duiing the reception.
The punch bowl was presided over
by Misses Mid Regan and Louise
Krajicek, Mrs. J. N. Andrews, Mrs.
Hojt, Miss Ina Bcllwood and Miss
Mary Regan served cake and ice cream
in the dining room.
The formal features of the wedding
celebration were opened by Archdeacon
Cope of Kearney, who 'made a very
appropriate and happy address con
gratulating Mr. and 'Mrs. Fletcher and
"wishing them every happiness. In
Behalf of Bishop Graves the Arch
deacon read an original poem com
posed by the Bishop for the occassion.
It was as follows:
THE GOLDEN WEUDING
'Twas a golden fleece that Jason sought
O'er land and sea ot old,
And a god came down to Danae's bower
In a fleece of showery gold.
'Tis a prize of gold the miner seeks, ,
And delves with laboring pain
And the farmer bends his back in toil
To reap his golden grain.
But the golden fleece of tendpr hopes,
A love grown ripe and old
And the mellow joys of fifty years
Are the richest feast of gold.
Then blessings on these honored heads,
And love, their golden fleece,
Still smooth the downward way of life,
Through blessed paths of peace.
Bishop Gpaves.
Mi. R. M. Hampton made a touch
ing and sympathetic address and on
behalf ot the old-time friends of the
bride and groom presented a set of
eighteen golden spoons whose handles
were composed of the symbolical golden
rod, our state flower. The manuscript
which accompanied the gift contained
the following:
"We the subscribers do hereby con
gratulate Mr. and Mr. Nelson Fletcher
on their fiftieth year of wedlock af
fection's age of gold.
"To the bridegroom the dearest old friend
we know.
To the bride whom he won fifty years
ago ,
May this semi-centennial of earthly love
Be the type of a perfect centennial
above."
Messrs anil Mowlam.
J. N. Andrews
V. M. Ilrooino
I llueeliMinstoiii
O. V. Clark
IE. M. Hampton)
M. K, Johnson
K. O. Koons
Wm. Mitchell
J. A. Mallury
V. W. Norton
l M. Plii'ps
A,B. IteoU
K. 1. Sweenuy
A.TrlplQtt
MBbdumus
K. M. Porrlngtou
X. JHHIor
A.l'lielun
Murs
l'.M.KnlRlit
T. J. O'Kcufo
II. II. Uollwood
J. Ilraunun
W. It Cotunt
II, V. Oilman
W. A.llnmptoii
V. ,T. ICramur
Jul. MollrhiK
1). O. Molutyro
t. V. Nuwlxiwy
It. O. N5leman
W. 1). lliimw
J. It. Soxton
W. O, tilnHHlTOII
I V. Umorj
II. O. Uulloumjr
J. 1 Koardou
K. O, McQluru
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' The musical features of the evening
ueie elaborately rendeted by Miss
Holm and Mrs. Aycrs of Dcadwosd
who sang appropriate vocal selections
which were immensely appreciated
by the audience. Miss Minnie Morris
accompanied at the piano.
The bridal cake was singularly ap
propriate. Three superimposed strata
of confectioner's skill crowned by a
diadem of fifty lighted tapers with the
golden legend of 1855-1905 brought
"Oil's" of admiration from the ladies
present.
Another happy item which lent
grace to the occasion wns the recital
of the following beautiful poem com
posed by Mrs. Emily L. Butler, the
aged mother of Mrs. W. W. Norton,
who is eighty years of age.
Dear friends, with earnest words of cheer,
And loving hearts we come.
To greet you on this happy day
Within your chosen home.
May the sun this morn shine bright and
clear,
To cheer you on life's way,
With cherished hopes and love's bright
beams
As on your wedding day.
Yes, this day you wander back to when
Your hopes were all aglow.
When life was full of rosy charms,
Just fifty years ago. v,
When hand in hand your vows were given,
Which through all coming years,
Have made you one to share life's charms
Its sunshine and its tears.
Tren all things round with beauty glowed
The world was wondrous bright;
Your roses bloomed without a thorn,
Your lives -..ere full of light.
Your thoughts were then of bliss to come,
No feat of toil or pain,
You turn to these with joy e'en now
Yes; you are young again.
With helping hands and loving hearts, .
Life's stormy paths you've trod;
While roses white shine on your heads,
Your hearts at peace with God.
Full four score years have left their trace
Upon our brother's brow,
And sorrows shaft and pain's dread load
Have oft been his to know.
Our sister, too, have lived to see
Her three score years and ten,
Hut love has bound these happy hearts
Their home an Eden been.
But brother; sister; we must turn
From this fair Islo of Flowers,,
Earth's stormy sea is not all bright;
Not all are happy hours.
You once had known a parent's love,
A daughter's tender care;
But God was pleased to take her home,
'Tis better over there.
A loving son once blessed your home
On wliom so much depends;
Bnt lost his life in distant lands.
Far from home and friends.
Left weeping on the shores of time,
The silent, bitter tear.
For those you want to lean upon
In your declining years.
We would not take up a sad lament,
But cheer you on your way.
And point you to the lamb of God,
Your comfort and your stay.
God has olessed your lives in many ways,
He has given you health and wealth and
love
Ho has made your earthly dwelling place,
Some like to that above.
In his wisdom hehas sent to you
A lovely maiden fair;
To comfort your declining years
And give you needed care.
May your future lives be crowned with
peace,
And when on earth your race is run,
A. halo of light shine round your heads,
Just as the setting sun.
No costly gifts or jewels rare
This day I bring to you,
But a golden link of love and friendship
To bind our hearts anew.
Thank God for friends so good and true,
Thank Him for past mercies given,
Thank Him for the light at eventime
To guide us on to heaven.
God grant that when these severed ties
Shall meet on earth no more,
In one grand reunion we may stand
On His eternal shore
Where tears no more may dim our eyes,
Nor parting words be given,
And all of us in spotless robes,
Khali meet again in heaven.
Emily L. Butler.
It would bo tedious to make a list of
the assembled guests. Suffice it to
say that of the 150 invitations issued
less than a dozen who were unavoidably
prevented from attending responded in
person. The wedding gifts are also
too numerous to mention. A golden
shower seemed to have decended upon
the heads of the fortunate and happy
couple. Friends even from . far away
were present in spirit and by token in
the beautiful gifts that they sent to
represent them. A very appropriate
and elegant presentation was sent from
Denver as the united gift of Mr. and
Mrs. W. G. Sitnonson, Mr. and Mrs.
A. J. Simonson, Mr. and Mrs. J. S.
Paradis, Mrs. L. W. Emory, and Dr.
and Mrs. W. V. Sage.
It ig needless to say that if good
wishes bring joy that the cup of
happiness of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher
is full to overflowing.
The Hrkald joins with their host of
friends in wishing them many more
years of wedded felicity and the hope
of otornal union in their home beyond
the grave
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
C-iicrnl and Personal News of Alii
ancc and Vicinity.
L. A. Nccl.ind of Hemiugford is in
the city today.
The water mains were connected with
the now well yesterday.
John Ctirran was in from his Sioux
county ranch Tuesday.
Rev. Chas. W. Ray of the M. E.
church is indisposed and unable to
leave his room.
The homo of Mr. nnd Mrs. D. Dris
coll was made happy by the arrival of
a girl Friday morning.
Work has begun on the remodeling
or the Rumer corner and will be push
ed rapidly to completion.
Alex Muirhcad is moving his house
hold goods to Hemingford where ho is
employed in the flour mill.
County Clcik Smyser has had a bad
siege of the grippe for several days and
is just becoming himself again.
Miss May McDermott leturncd yes
terday from a visit with Miss Ayrcs at
Fairbury and friends at Omaha.
John Kinney who was operated on
for appendicitis at Omaha last week is
reported as getting along nicely.
F. M. Wallace has returned to thiB
city from spending the holidays among
fiiends and lolativcs at Hastings, Neb.
Mrs. R. C. Cook nnd daughters,
Floracc and May have been spending
the holiday season at their ranch near
Lakeside. J
Harry Thiele, proprietor of the Alli
ance Pharmacy, returned the first of
the week from a visit at Omaha and
Nebraska City.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Emery came
down from Sheridan to attend the fun
eral of Mrs. Emery's mother, Mrs.
Henry Broich.
A change has been made this
in the adveitisement of C. A. New
berry, to which the attention' of our
readers is called.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Manchester re
turned Wednesday from Lincoln atid
Omaha wheie they spent the holidays
with relatives.
Miss Estella Holm returned Monday
from York, where she has been visit
ing under the patcntal roof tor the
past ten days.
Ed Mollring returned yesterday from
a trip to Illinois and left again for that
state last night. He has several busi
ness deals on hand.
The Junior league of the M. E.
church will give a "Klondike" social lit
the home of Mrs. F. M. Phelps Friday
evening, January 20.
Geo. W. Young returned to Alliance
Wednesday noon from Lincoln where
he spent the holidays with his family
and a host of friends.
Miss Letha Watson returned to her
studies in the training school at Kan
sas city Monday morning after a weoks
visit here with friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Wallace re
turned Wednesday from a holiday trip
of two weeks which included visits at
Hastings, Neb., and Des Moines, Iowa.
The board of county commissioners
will meet in special session next Mon
day to approve the bonds of the incom
ing officials and. on Tuesday it will con
vene in regular session.
Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Goodenough of
Hemingford passed through the city
Wednesday on their return from Mul
len where they spent the holidays with
their son George and family.
Earl Enyeart who has been in the
eastern part of the state for seyeral
months returned recently and expects
to remain in the county. He was vis
iting C. M. Lotspeich in Alliance this
week.
Miss Birdie Tillotson,
liance in the early ta
home with her parents
who left
to make
Al
her at
Mitcholl,
returned liero last week and will! in all
t
probability make this city her pcrma.
nent place of 'residence.
E. A. Hall came in yesterday from
Greeley, Colo. Mr. Hall has been
gone a month, having spout Christmas
with his mother at Ellsworth, Kansas,
and visited other points. Mrs. Hall,
who is visiting her mother at Greeley
will return in about ten days.
Mrs. H. Mewhittcr and sons arc vis
iting tho family of G. V. Young at
Lincoln.
F. A. Thiele returned from Adams,
Neb., whoro ho spent the holidays with
his family.
O. Ncff is at Murshtml plastering the
commodious new residence of Post
master Snow.
Dr. Hellwood was unable to bo out a
couple of days this week owing to an
attack of the grip.
F. E. OldB and tho Misses Foskel
came down from Hemingford last even
ing to attend the Delia Pringlo show.
Roadmastcr D. C. Mclntyre is home
from his extended trip cast, having
visited tho old home in Canada nnd
various cities in Ohio and Michigan. It
was a most enjoyable trip for him.
Miss Ncihardt who spent n week in
Alliance the guest of Miss Barbara
Mclntyre tctuincd Sunday to Lead, S.
D., where she holds a position in tho
'city schools.
The Royal Highlandeis are nicely
located in their new hall where they
will 'meet Tuesday evening of each
week. All Royal Highlanders aio cot
dially invited.
Mr. and Airs. D. W. Hayes returned
Wednesday (rom n visit to Lincoln.
Mr. Hayes attended the state teachers
meeting at Omaha and reports a very
iutcicsting session.
Mrs. F. J. Kraemer took her do
paiturc Thursday morning for Chicago
for a biicf stay. She was accompan
ied to Omaha by May Newberry who
will resume her studies in a eonvent.
Miss Inez Beck returned to Univcrsi'
ty place Monday morning to resume
her, studies at the Wcsleyan. Miss
Beck is a graduate of the Alliance high
school and is doing splendid work at
the University.
Mr. and Mis. Samuel Fee and
.' r1c;plitnr Krntiria nriivnrl Widtifsdnv
wcelCTT1'- '.- l' -v-- ..-.. .,
tiom Irvington, Neb., to visit their
relatives Mr. and IVrs. Geo. A. Hills
and Mrs. J. C. Sloatf. Mrs. Fee and
Mrs. Sloan are sisters.
J. H. Gray, tho affable representa
tive of the Donald & Porter Grocery
company, returned Saturday fiom Car
roll, Iowa, having spent Christmas
with his mother in that city. Mr.
Gray will continue with Donald &
Porter during 1905.
Mrs. Upton entertained a party of
friends at High Five Tuesday evening
in honor of Mrs. C. E. Clough of Mina
tare. Those present were: Misses Ina
Bcllwood, Kate Boguc, Fay VanBos
kirk, Kathryn Dufiield, Mrs. D. W.
Butler and Mrs. H. H. Bcllwood.
L. Sampy and Cliff Ilubbell were
down from Nonpareil precinct Wednes
day. Mr. Sampy has disposed of all
his bromos grass seed, the last ton be
ing purchased by Kilpatrick Brothers,
the well known railroad contarctors,
who shipped the bulk of it to their
ranch at Imperial, Neb. Mr. Sampy
may be able to supply the demand next
season.
L. N. Worley, the well known stock
man and ardent republican, called to
day to enroll his name on Tim Hkk
ald list for 1005. Mr. Worley's stock
is doing well this fall and he has moved
all his sheep and cattle from the Sioux
county ranch to his home ranch ten
miles west of town for the winter. He
has not lost a sheep out of a flock of
over three thousand this winter.
The Sheridan Post issued an "An
nual Improvement Edition" this week
which shows up the lato improvements
and the resources of Sheridan and that
section of Wyoming in good shape.
Many half-tone cuts of the city aud
ranch views are given. The Post is a
live up-to-date newspaper aud its large
advertising patronage from tFic busi
ness man shows that its efforts are
appreciated.
Wm. Sand, of Crawford, was in the
city between tioinByestordR 011 his re
tupi from -Scottsblulf and Mitchell.
Mr. Sand filed on a liomosU- al under
the survey of the government irrigation
ditch north of Mitchell during the rush
last fall and considers his new posses
sions valuable. Ho says the people
down there think there- will bo a big
immigration into the vailtiy next spring.
It is expected that work will bo coin,
mencoil on the ditch in a few weeks.
A Big Crowd.
A largo crowd gathered in frojit of
The Famous Clothing House Jan. 2, at
noon to watch their annual drawing for
the gold prizes this fit nt offers. Every
body was pleased at tho fair and square
deal this concern gave them thero
was not a hitch anywhere.
Within 0110 hour after the winning
munhciB were announced tho mniiager
paid tho money. This shows tho peo
ple were on the qui vivo and wero look
ing for this event. Last year tho
prizo went to tho country, Robert
Hroylcs being the winner. This time
ticket CfiS-j, held by H. H, Fcuiald,
working in tho machine shops of tho B.
& M. got $50.00. Ticket No. 346 held
by E. E. Anderson, who works for F.
J. Hrcuuan, druggist, got tho second
prize of $25,00.
A New Departure.
Wo wish to call the attention of the
public to the idea propounded bv Hor
ncc Hoguo which forms tho featuro of
his ad iu this week's issue. He in
temls closing bin store every evening of
tho week except Tuesdays and Satur
days at six o'clock. This is something
new for Alliance. The leading stores
in the larger cities nre closed at G
o'clock every day except Saturday and
Mr. Boguc is of the opinion that the
public would not be discommoded by
the innovntKi in Alliance. All tho
cleiks and n largo number of people
concur iu his views.
B. of R.T.Bali.
HaidstMigglc Lodge No. 643 of the
H. of R. T. gave their third annual
ball last Friday evening iu the Zbtiulen
hall.' The hall was decorated with
red, green, and white bunting, train
men's colors. The decorations were so
tasteful and appropriate that they drew
words of commendation from all who
attended. Tho music was furnished
by the Spacht orchestra. The number
of guests was so large that although
the hall is the largest in town still it
wr.s ajmost disagreeably overcrowded.
The program of 24 numbers was ar
ranged on the plan of getting a full
train from station between Ravenna
and Alliance with all the incidents and
mishaps connected therewith. The
ladies auxiliary of the B. of R. T.
served an elaborate supper during the
evening. A number of the guests were
present from McCook, Sheridan, and
other points. Tho committees tmiler
whoso management the ball was
brought to such a. successful conclusion
were:
Arrangements W. A. Manchester,
M. S. Haigravcs, F. A. Dunning, Joe
Rawls, A. D. Hutchinson.
Floor H. P. McGuire, R. R. Law
ler, J. F. Chambers, A, L. Wood, C.
W. Moars, F. W. Gray, J. R. Ryan,
C. Crisman, T. L, Harris.
Reception T. R. Randall, U. N.
Hoskins, J. M. Mewhirtef, W. G.
Dietlicu, E. Gregg, Jerry Rowan, W.
W. Johnson, G. A. ,West, E. D.
Wright, C. V. Kramer, E. C. And'er
son, G. W. Johnson, Frqd Lnzcnby.
Old Resident Passes Away.
Early Tuesday morning the Angel of
Death called the soul of Mrs. Henry
Broich to her eternal reward. The de
ceased was the wife of an old settler of
tho county, 'Henry Broich. They
lived for many years near Hemningford
whero they -were well known by
all the old settlers, Two ycara ago
they moved to Alliance where
they built a comfortable home
for themselves. Mrs. Broich had been
ailing for some time from partial
paralysis which became acute on last
Sunday morning. ' She expired peace
fully surrouuded by her family and
fortified by the sacraments of the
Catholic church of which she was a
member. She is survived by lur hus
band, one son, William S , aud six
daughters, of whom Mrs. Emery, of
Sheridan. Mrs. E. S. Robinson, Mrs,
I. T. Carey and Mrs, W. S. Ridgell of
this city were present at the funeral.
The funeral services were held from
the Catholic chuich Thursday morning
at 0 o'clock.
Terms of Court.
A card from Judge Westovor advisos
us of .the dates of ths next terms of
district court, which are as follows,- iu
the west, part ot the district:
Spring Term by Judge Wostover
Sheridan, March 13; Sioux, May 22.
Sprinij Term by Judge Harprigton
Box Butte, April 3; Dawes, April 17,
Fall Term by Judge Westovor
Box Butte, Nov, 27; Dawes. Oct iG.
Fall Term by- Judge Harrington
Sioux, Nov. 20.
r
We close our
store every
evening at 6
o'clock ex
cept Tuesday
and Saturday
yfr-x3r
The Horace Boiiie Store
PLEAI5E CASH TI3KETS
DY JiNUARY 0TH.sasa.-53
Don't Miss This One.
Tho big musical farco cojnedy, "Ma
loney's Wedding Day" now' in its Dili
successful season will be the attraction
at tho Phelan opera house on Thurs
day, Jan. 12. Countless thousands
have laughed themselves into hysterics
at its funny situations ludricrous hap
penings an Jt the comical notions of thu
famous Dan Maloney. The skit is ono
jumble of gumiinc jokes, fine scenery,
beautiful costumes, calcium lights aud
surprises, brought forward without any
attempt or excuse, Tho piece is total
ly lacking in anything like a compli
cated plot, but who cares ? It Is n
premium laughing carnival, an excell
ent evening's entertainment n.j dis
pcllcr of the blues and the worries of
puveiy day life nnd had been stumped a
success as such.
Goes to Meet. His Maker.
James Collins died at thu home of
hi8 brother, 13 tnilc3 north of this city
last Friday evening, aged about 27
years. Deceased had been ailing only
a short time but seemed to realize from
the first, that he would not recover.
James canio to this county 18 vcars
ago, and was a young man of good
habits and wlil be missed by'n large cir
cle of friends. Three brothers, all of
rthis county, and & sister of Iowa arc
left to mourn his death. The funeral
took placo Sunday frorni the Catholic
church, Rev. Father Galvin conduct
ing the services. Tun Hint ald ex
tends sympathy,
. M. E. CHURCH NOTES.
bunday schooj at 10 a. in.,, Preach
ing service at n a. m.- Subjeqtj' "The
Stewart that Christ commanded. At
7:3o'p. in., a union temperance meet
ing will be held. Dr. Cams of Uni
versity Place' will spenk.
Sunday school teachers' meeting
will bo held at the parsonage next
Wednesday evening at 7:30.
Cottage prayei meeting will be held
at tho home of Mrs. Safford in south
llianco Tuesday evening at 7:30.
Ladle's Aid will meet with Mrs, R.
M. Hampton Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock.
Regular prayet meeting in ' tho base
ment of the church Thursday even
ing at 7:0 to which all areln,vited.
Junior League next Sunday at 2:30
p, in. Epworth League at 7:30 p. 111.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Shipley drove down
from the Shriner ranch in Sheridan county
yesterday, Mr. Shipley having been
subpoenaed as a witness in a contest case.
The two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs,
P. King died this morning at thtir ranch
home near Angora. The funeral wtl! be
held from the Catholic church in Alliance
Sunday morning.
Aboutadotenof.F. F. Badgley's asso
ciates of the B. & M, shops assembled at
hfs home last evening to help celebrate his
birthday. Mrs. Badgley had an oyster
supper prepared and a pleasant evening
was spent.
For Sale My residence property on
East Wyoming Ave; 5 rooms aud
bath. Part cash, easy terms. J. E.
Hudson.
Tinware, enameled ware and
kitchen utensils at Geo. Darling's,
all
ty.
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